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S.Res. 98 (115th)

A resolution designating the first week of April 2017 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 March 2017

Last action

29 March 2017 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Edward Markey, Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Steve Daines, Richard Durbin, Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley, Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Designates the first week of April 2017 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2000)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 2017

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  4. 29 March 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 29 March 2017

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2115)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 29 March 2017

    Committee

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2115)

    Source: Committee

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